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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2022
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Placements: Placement was good as every year, companies come to this college for placement, where usually B.Tech and M.Tech students are placed. Other companies come here for M.Sc. students, but it is entirely up to the student whether or not they want to go. A lot of multinational companies are coming for placements here. Most of them are corporate. We have a lot of internship programs, but I didn't participate in any internships yet, so I don't have any experiences in internships. The maximum package offered was 25 LPA, while the average package was 5 LPA.
Infrastructure: The course curriculum is good, covering the topmost topics and also ensuring a basic understanding that goes on to high diversity in subjects, as they change every semester. Teachers are excellent in their work. They guide us, and we get the best knowledge with practical knowledge in practical classes every week. Hostel facilities are available, and the accommodations are very good, with 24 hours of water supply. The rooms are 2 sharing, and the charges are reasonable. The mess food is hygienic and good as well, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Faculty: All the staff members of the Physics department are fully experienced in teaching and possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge. They teach using the best methods. The exam structure is semester-wise. First, we have unit tests organized by the respected department to determine internal marks, followed by assignment marking. It is followed by the practical exams that the respective departments require to assess our practical knowledge. In the end, a theory exam is conducted to assess our theoretical knowledge based on what we have studied throughout the semester (duration - 6 months).
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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2021
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Placements: Most people in applied Physics didn't really look for jobs because they wanted to do research. Only about 10% to 20% take jobs, usually teaching at places like Akash or FIITJEE for 7-11 LPA. But in other departments, students got great jobs at government companies like Coal India with really good salaries.
Infrastructure: All our classrooms were digital now, which I think was pretty cool. We had labs for everything, like computers and mechanical stuff. There's Wi-Fi in every room, too. The main library was massive and had all the books you'd need. The hostel rooms were decent and come with a bed and a desk. The mess food was actually good, and there's even a small clinic on campus if you feel sick.
Faculty: The faculty members had a lot of experience and the right degrees for the job. They mostly focused on helping us get ready for big interviews and finding a place to work. A lot of what we learn was about finance, specifically stuff like auditing and accounts. Overall, the staff was really smart, and they usually helped students get good results.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Placements: My batch has 154 students, which makes it the second-largest branch on the campus. The highest package offered is 1.31 crores per annum. The top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Microsoft, etc. A lot of other renowned companies around the world also visit the college. The top roles offered are software development engineer, validation engineer, IC design, etc.
Infrastructure: The department building is very spacious with a lot of classrooms and labs. The building is a bit old, so the renovation is being made now. The hostel infrastructure is nice, but there is a bit of a problem with monkeys in one or two of them. The mess food is of nice quality. Food courts are available throughout the day.
Faculty: Faculty members are the best here. Most of them are a part of research teams or carry on their own research. The course curriculum is mostly relevant to what we see in the industries now. Semester exams are manageable. They are neither hard nor easy.
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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras overall highest package data is not released. The best placement was observed in BTech CS branch with average package of INR 53.2 LPA.

During MBA and Tech MBA placements 2025, the highest package offered was 35.5 LPA and 81 LPA.

Q:   Why choose IIT Madras?
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Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature. The institute recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP),  which is sponsored by the AICTE  (All India Council for Technical Education). 

Q:   Which is the biggest festival of IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras conducts an annual fest called Shaastra. It is an annual technical festival organised to celebrate unconstrained thinking and love for the spirit of engineering.

Another cultural festival organised by IIT Madras is Saarang, It is the largest cultural fest in India held every year in the month of January.

Q:   Is IIT Madras a good college?
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Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

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  • Accepting Exams: COAP, GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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20 Jun '26 - 23 Jun '26
COAP 2026 Round 7 additional rounds for college allotment offersOngoing
27 Jun '26 - 1 Jul '26
COAP 2026 Round 8 additional rounds for college allotment offers
3 Jul '26 - 5 Jul '26
COAP 2026 Round 9 additional rounds for college allotment offers
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Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras can be one of the prime choice for MBA aspirants. The MBA batch of 2023-25 comprised 93 students. The highest and average package offered during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 29.65 and INR 16.93 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered to during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 20.40 LPA. In Tech MBA, the highest, average and median package received in 2025 was 81 LPA, 20 LPA and 15 LPA. In the year 2025, IIT Madras was ranked 13 in the Management category by the NIRF.

Q:   How many faculty members does IIT Madras have?
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Indian Institute of Technology has over 550 teaching staff and 1,250 administrative and support staff across all academic departments. Almost all these faculty members are holding PhD degrees in their respective fields. The best-in-class faculty members are all alumni from reputed national and international universities, and hold an immense amount of experience in their sectors. The faculty members include professors, assistant professors, associate professors, among others. 

Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for CSE?
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IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 is available in the table below for CSE Round 1 admission across various categories under the All India quota.

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Round 1) 
General149
OBC94
SC55
ST27
EWS31
PWD2
Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?
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Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q:   What is the last date to apply for the GATE 2024 exam?
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The last date for the GATE 2024 registration was October 20 with late fees. The last date for GATE 2024 registration without late fees was October 12. GATE 2024 application form was available online on the IISc Bangalore official website. GATE 2024 registration link is gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The registration window opened on August 30, 2023. Candidates can apply for the GATE exam until the last date. Before filling out the GATE application form, it is advisable for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria. In case a candidate fails to fulfill any of the GATE exam eligibility conditions, then his or her candidature will be cancelled and he or she will not be able to download his or her GATE admit card for 2024. Read more about GATE 2024 Exam: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam. The GATE 2024 exam will be held on February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024.

Q:   Are MBA admissions open at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras MBA admissions are open now. The institute is accepting online applications for its MBA course through the DoMS admission portal. Students must apply before the last date of application.

Q:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
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Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

Q:   Is IIT Madras good for placement?
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IIT Madras is one of the leading Engineering Institute in India. The Institute offers good placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, median package offered to students of BTech branch such as CS, EE and CH was 46 LPA, 22.5 LPA and 17.4 LPA. In MTech, median package recorded in these branch was 24.6 LPA, 22.1 LPA and 15 LPA.

Q:   What is the cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?
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DoMS IIT Madras cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the management course, as MBA, based on the candidates' performance in the CAT entrance exam. For the General AI category, the DoMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2025 was 85.11 overall and 50 for all the sections, like Quants, VA-RC and DI-LR. 

Students who want admission to this institute need to clear both the overall percentile and the sectional cutoff. Those who clear the final CAT cutoff are then eligible to take part in the selection process that may involve WAT, GD and PI. 

Note: The cutoff data mentioned above is an estimate of the previous year's cutoff data and is thus not official. 

Q:   How can I get admission at IIT Madras?
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The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams, including JEE MainJEE Advanced,  IIT JAM and GATE, among others. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, candidates are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. On the successful completion of the counselling process, candidates are selected for the final seat allotment after the document verification and tuition fee payment.

Q:   Does IIT Madras accept CAT score?
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Certainly, IIT Madras accepts CAT results for MBA programme admissions. Specifically, CAT is the sole entrance exam considered for admission to IIT Madras' MBA program. Candidates are evaluated based on their CAT scores as a screening criterion, after which they are shortlisted for the subsequent selection process comprising a group exercise and an in-person interview. The minimum CAT score necessary for admission to the MBA programme at IIT Madras typically falls within the 90th percentile range. However, this percentile requirement varies annually, influenced by factors such as the number of applicants and overall CAT exam performance.

Q:   What are the departments at the IIT Madras?
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Indian Institute of Technology Chennai has many departments. Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science & Technology, and others are the departments at the IIT Madras. 

Q:   What is the average package offered to MTech graduates at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package for  department such as CE, CS and EE, the average package recorded was 16.6 LPA, 29 LPA and 24.4 LPA

Q:   Is MBA available at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras offers MBA course via the Department of Management Studies (DoMS). The duration of this course is two-years, which is divided into seven quarters. Candidates who hold a UG degree in the relevant stream and have a valid CAT score can apply online on the official website of IIT Madras. Students can pursue this course in the following specialisations:

  • Finance
  • Integrative Management
  • Marketing
  • HR & OB
  • Operations
  • Information Systems
Q:   What is the exam pattern for GATE exam?
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Candidates can check GATE paper pattern 2026 below -

ParticularsDetails
Exam modeOnline
Total Questions65 (10 General Aptitude and 55 subject-specific)
Question typeMCQ, MSQs, and NATs
Time3 hours
Total marks100

Candidates must note that exam pattern (questions) are different for some papers. Make sure to check properly. IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exam in two sessions. 

Q:   How are MTech placements at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras MTech placements are good. For top MTech branch such as CS, the median and average package recorded in 2025 was 24.6 LPA and 29 LPA. In MTech branch such as EE, CH and CE, the median package recorded was 22.1 LPA, 15 LPA and 18 LPA. 

Q:   What is the fee for IIT Madras MTech?
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IIT Madras M.Tech fee is INR 1 lakh. This is the tuition fee only. Other components, such as hostel fee or mess fee are not added in this. Students can complete the fee payment online through the accepted gateway.

Q:   Can I use CAT score for direct admission to MBA?
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No, you cannot get direct admission to the MBA course based on the CAT score. A valid CAT score only gets you eligible to apply for the management course.

To secure your spot for the course, you have to first attain the accepted CAT cutoff and get shortlisted for the multi-stage selection process, which includes a Personal Interview (PI) and profile evaluation.  Students who clear both these criteria are eligible for the final admission offer letter. 

Q:   What are the top courses offered at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras offers numerous courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The top courses at IIT Madras include BTech and MBA. The MBA programme is offered for a duartion of two years. IIT Madras accepts the scores of CAT for admissioon to its MBA programme. While, for its BTech programme the institute accepts the JEE Advanced scores. The BTech programme is offered in various specialisations such as Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and others.

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
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Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results. 

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Updated on Jun 15, 2026

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